CVE-2009-3272
First published: Mon Sep 21 2009(Updated: )
Stack consumption vulnerability in WebKit.dll in WebKit in Apple Safari 3.2.3, and possibly other versions before 4.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code that calls eval on a long string composed of A/ sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3272?
CVE-2009-3272 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-3272?
CVE-2009-3272 affects Safari versions 3.2.3 and possibly versions up to 4.1.2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3272?
To fix CVE-2009-3272, upgrade to Safari version 4.1.2 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-3272 facilitate?
CVE-2009-3272 facilitates remote attacks that use JavaScript to cause a denial of service.
What is the underlying cause of CVE-2009-3272?
The underlying cause of CVE-2009-3272 is stack consumption due to improper handling of JavaScript 'eval' on long strings.
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